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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Consultingexperience
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BusinessAnalyst

LEVENT YARAR

Philadelphia,USA

Summary

I am a driven professional with a record of catalyzing partnerships to generate new opportunities. With a keen eye for analysis, I identify opportunities and resolve intricate problems. My proficiency in interpersonal communication enables me to be an articulate and convincing speaker, while my negotiation skills further enhance my ability to drive successful outcomes. I can infuse organizations with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches through an extensive global network. I foster a harmonious and productive work environment as an effective team builder and leader. I embody the traits of a visionary leader with strong intercultural aptitudes, enabling me to promote cross-functional cooperation to drive bottom-line growth. I troubleshoot complex challenges to deliver customer-centric solutions, resulting in the successful execution of critical projects. My commitment to democratizing high-quality education and knowledge to eradicate poverty is central to my professional ethos.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEAD OF VERTICAL

EMERITUS ENTERPRISE
Philadelphia, USA
06.2024 - Current
  • Guide the team in identifying trends for custom programs and open enrollment
  • Collaborate with the University Partnership on healthcare courses that align with client and industry needs
  • Build partnerships with the healthcare industry, offering open enrollment and custom program options
  • Manage the team focused on driving revenue through effective sales strategies
  • Establish industry presence by highlighting successes through case studies, webinars, and workshops
  • Coordinate marketing, product, and tech efforts to promote programs and seamless learner experiences
  • Lead the team in using open enrollment and custom programs to explore new markets and develop scalable custom programs for healthcare clients

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

EMERITUS ENTERPRISE
Philadelphia, USA
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed and executed account plans for enterprise accounts, including identifying key decision-makers, understanding their business objectives, and establishing relationships at all organizational levels
  • Drove revenue growth through prospecting, lead qualification, and closing new accounts
  • Conducted in-depth needs analysis to understand customer challenges and objectives
  • Aligned with solution and engagement teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
  • Led contract negotiations with clients, including pricing discussions, terms and conditions, and legal review
  • Maintained up-to-date records of the CRM system's account activities, interactions, and opportunities
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies
  • Created working groups for knowledge hubs to create communities and foster partnerships

SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

WHARTON INTERACTIVE
Philadelphia, USA
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led Wharton Interactive's mission of democratizing and transforming education, reaching 30,000 learners
  • Developed & executed a strategic roadmap in three segments: Academic, Corporate, and Individual Learning
  • Created a pipeline of $1.5M with partnerships in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Singapore, UAE, Canada, and the USA
  • Informed a team of six game and platform developers about customer insights and technological advances
  • Teamed with Digital Marketing, ensuring an increased learner adoption rate by approximately fifty percent
  • Increased brand awareness by presenting at conferences in India, Brazil, UAE, Malaysia, and the USA to an audience of nearly 5,000 Deans, University Chancellors, Faculty, and L&D professionals

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

WHARTON EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Philadelphia, USA
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Won multiyear custom programs amounting to $12M in the Northeast USA, Canada, and Turkey
  • Developed and fostered long-term partnerships with Novartis, PepsiCo, Verizon Wireless, Infosys, AWS, CITI, Vanguard, Merck, and Army War College
  • Partnered to create blended learning solutions for custom clients - increased our offerings by fifty percent
  • Consulted and mentored thousands of Mid-Level Managers to enhance their career to the C-suite level through Advanced Management Programs (AMP) and Executive Development Programs (EDP)
  • Developed a strong working relationship with 60 Wharton Faculty for program design and execution
  • Initiated 1-hour webinar series to expand Wharton's knowledge leadership globally to targeted audiences
  • Provided a leading role in implementing Salesforce as part of the One-Wharton initiative
  • Co-founder of Race and Social Justice (RSJ) task force to create an inclusive and diverse workplace

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Istanbul, Turkey
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • Co-Founder of the Executive Development Center (EDC) from the ground up
  • Generated revenue of 20M (Turkish Lira), exceeding the initial budgets by fourfold during 2013-16
  • Created a faculty base of 140 at EDC
  • Hired, trained, and managed a team of 12 employees

PROGRAM MANAGER

SABANCI UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed Business Beyond Borders Program for Companies Expanding Internationally
  • Formed Strategic Alliances with Government, NGOs, and Strategic International Partners

GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGER

PAGE LTD.
Jersey City, USA
01.2005 - 05.2011
  • Established product development, sales, and training strategies for this aftermarket mining company
  • Developed two distribution channels and ten sales representations in the global markets

Education

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - International Marketing

Ohio University
Athens, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management

Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey

Skills

  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Creative thinking
  • Goal setting
  • Multitasking
  • Market trends analysis
  • Market analysis
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relationship management
  • Strategic planning and alignment
  • Budgeting and allocation 
  • Continuous improvement
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Competitor analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Financial acumen
  • Proposal development
  • Partnership evaluation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Training management
  • Organizational development
  • Business development and planning
  • Business development strategy
  • Networking and business development
  • Needs assessment
  • Program development
  • Adult learning theories
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Training program development
  • Professional development
  • Leadership development

Affiliations

  • Steering Committee Member, QS Reimagine Education, 2023-2024
  • Speaker, UNPRME, Digital Strategy 2025: SDG-Oriented Simulations for Leadership Education, NY, 06/01/23
  • Speaker, QS India, Digitalization in Higher Ed, GOA India, 02/01/23
  • Speaker, QS Americas, Higher Ed Strategic Partnerships, Vila Velha, Brazil, 09/01/22
  • Speaker, IFest, Leveling Strategic Partnerships, Washington, DC, 08/01/22
  • Keynote Speaker, SME Competitiveness Seminar, Namibia Chamber of Commerce - Swakopmund, 04/01/15
  • Chair, World Evolving Corporate Universities Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 06/01/14 & 06/01/15
  • Keynote Speaker, Global Enterprise Management Development Forum, CCPIT Ningbo, China, 11/01/13

Certification

  • Pearson- BTEC Certified Trainer, 11/01/15
  • IDI - Intercultural Development Inventory - Qualified Administrator, 05/01/12
  • Certified BMS Consultant 'Small to Medium Enterprise for Market Readiness' ITC - UNCTAD/WTO, 01/01/05

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Turkish, Fluent
  • German, Beginner

Consultingexperience

  • United Nations/International Trade Center, 01/01/05, Present, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Board Member, The Big Blue Bike - Taali, 01/01/11, 01/01/13, Houston, USA
  • Grow Movement, 01/01/11, 01/01/13, UK / Uganda

Timeline

HEAD OF VERTICAL

EMERITUS ENTERPRISE
06.2024 - Current

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

EMERITUS ENTERPRISE
01.2024 - 06.2024

SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

WHARTON INTERACTIVE
03.2022 - 01.2024

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

WHARTON EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
04.2018 - 03.2022

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
07.2013 - 07.2016

PROGRAM MANAGER

SABANCI UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT UNIT
01.2012 - 03.2013

GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGER

PAGE LTD.
01.2005 - 05.2011

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - International Marketing

Ohio University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management

Middle East Technical University

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